Accreditation

Accreditation Statement

Barry University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctoral degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Barry University.

What Does This Mean?

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is one of the six regional accrediting organizations in the United States. Universities in Florida fall under the jurisdiction of SACS.

Reading Endorsement

A portion of the Master of Science in Reading program is approved by the State of Florida for Reading Endorsement. This endorsement will allow you to be a highly-qualified teacher of Reading and be eligible to teach all reading courses. This is a 15 credit program.
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Reading Certification

The Master of Science in Reading program is approved by the State of Florida for Reading Certification. This means that you will be eligible for state Reading Certification and are qualified to be a Reading Specialist. This is a 30 credit program.
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